Kitty Woo Ham, Family Nurse Practitioner

05/14/2026

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05/12/2026

More from Kitty x Khammi collab
Balancing Health and Life - Muscle Memory and How Our Body Holds Trauma, Unhealthy Habits, and What We Can Do To Change That?

Explore how the body stores trauma, stress, and unhealthy habits—and how we can consciously retrain it.

A functional medicine provider and a massage therapist discuss the science, the lived experience, and practical tools for change.

We discuss how sitting in front of a phone and computer all day can be maladaptive for our body causing:

-altered alignment of spine, muscles, joints, fascia
- lead to compression of organs
- cause chronic pain

For more info on how to body health, message, I’ll get you connected on getting personalized management to improve your body health life long.

05/12/2026

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Today, we celebrate the historic milestone and anniversary of the release of birth control in the U.S.—which changed the course of women’s health and personal freedom.

66 years ago today, the advent of modern birth control changed history and enabled women to have control over their own lives.

Today, as reproductive rights are under attack across the country—we reaffirm that reproductive care is a human right and that we will continue to fight to protect our rights!

05/11/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation/Nurses Week & Mothers Day! 🥳🥳🥳

It’s not a coincidence that these celebrations are all held in the same week 🤔

They’re all held in the same week because these are CAREGIVER roles: teachers who care for their students, nurses who care for their patients and mothers who care for their children.

These roles are HIGHLY important in our communities and world!
And these roles have been documented to have the highest rates of BURNOUT 😣😫😭

Burnout =
😣Feeling energy depletion, exhaustion
😖Increased negativity
🫣Reduced professional efficacy & confidence

BURNOUT can lead to health imbalances like hormonal issues, prediabetes, chronic fatigue, inflammation, autoimmune issues, stroke, heart attacks, cancer, etc 😱

In celebrating teachers, nurses and mothers in my community this week, I advocated in helping them thrive in health and wellness along with building awareness in preventing BURNOUT 😮‍💨

Thank you to fellow local businesses for donating for the teacher appreciation event .soaps

Are you noticing BURNOUT yourself OR another CAREGIVER?
Chronic fatigue, pain in your body, mentally tapped out?

Message me the word BURNOUT and I’ll get you set up with personalized guidance on how to find out your current health status and formulate a plan to reduce and prevent BURNOUT!

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05/08/2026

Balancing Health and Life - Muscle Memory and How Our Body Holds Trauma, Unhealthy Habits, and What We Can Do To Change That?

Khammi and I continue our conversation about how and why our body retains muscle memory that can cause dysfunction and pain.

Unresolved stress manifests physically by keeping the body in a perpetual “fight-or-flight” state, can lead to chronic muscle tension, structural pain, and impaired breathing 😣😫

This results in tension headaches, restricted movement, and shallow, chest-based breathing, which can cause chronic pain 🤕

1. Chronic Pain/Muscular Guarding:
Chronic stress causes muscles—especially in the neck, jaw, and shoulders—to remain in a constant state of contraction, leading to pain.

Systemic Inflammation: Prolonged stress elevates cortisol levels, creating chronic inflammation that can cause widespread bodily discomfort and pain.

Increased Sensitivity: High-stress levels can amplify the body’s perception of pain, turning minor aches into chronic issues.

2. Restricted Mobility/Muscle Stiffness: Constant bracing and tension restrict movement, causing stiffness in the shoulders, back, and neck.

Fascial Tightness: Emotional stress affects the fascia (connective tissue), reducing flexibility and leading to decreased mobility.

Pelvic/Hip Tightness: Stress can specifically cause tension in the pelvic floor and hips, restricting movement in the lower body.

3. Breathing PatternsShallow/Chest Breathing:
Stress triggers rapid, shallow breathing, often neglecting the diaphragm, which can exacerbate neck and shoulder tension.

Altered Respiratory Rate: Chronic stress often results in hyperventilation, causing dizziness and the inability to catch one’s breath.

Habitual Disruption: The body may adopt a “fight-or-flight” breathing pattern (like holding one’s breath) that reinforces the stress response.

Wanna learn more about ways we can change our body’s muscle memory?

Comment the word “BODY” and I’ll get you connected to the full video of my conversation with Khammi plus get you connected with personalized resources to help improve your physical body health.

Let’s tune in and help our bodies!

04/26/2026

Even just shifting towards a more plant-based diet can have meaningful health benefits. Based on more than a dozen randomized controlled trials, replacing about a third of your protein intake from animal sources with plant-based sources can significantly improve blood sugar control.
Consumption of animal protein (from dairy, fish, and other meat) increases insulin resistance, which is a cause of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. In contrast, plant-based foods can improve insulin sensitivity.

One possible reason may be the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are more concentrated in animal protein. If you give vegans BCAA supplements, they can become as insulin-resistant as meat eaters. After stopping the supplements, their insulin sensitivity improves again.

Insulin resistance also directly correlates with increased saturated fat inside your muscles. You can see substantial and consistent insulin resistance after just a single day consuming a diet high in saturated fat. In fact, even a single meal rich in saturated fat reduces insulin sensitivity.
And it turns out that a BCAA breakdown product appears to stimulate fat uptake and accumulation within muscle cells.

Start by making simple changes. Use beans instead of beef in tacos, chickpeas instead of chicken or tuna in salads, and soy milk instead of cow's milk.

See the video see.nf/oatmealfordiabetes to learn more.

PMID: 26633472, 31451269, 30739809, 27346343, 28145418, 10690948, 30354823, 27733250, 12493085, 26950361

04/26/2026

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Plant-based diets could save the lives of more than ten million people a year. One of the most comprehensive and systematic analyses ever done, the Global Burden of Disease Study, found that the number one cause of death on Earth is unhealthy diets. https://see.nf/dietclimate

04/26/2026

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04/20/2026

Wanna maximize your health and wellness? 🌟

Join me for upcoming events to learn how to improve your health holistically! 💪

I’ve got multiple offers to help you and others learn about biohacking and personalizing your health care.

I’ll be collaborating with other providers as we collectively share our insights and expertise in managing your health and wellness better!

May 1 - First Friday talks at Austin Chiropractic and Acupuncture

May 3 - Brunch and Learn about Skin care, Health, & Wellness with me and beauty expert

May 16 - FREE Holistic Health & Wellness Fair with hearing , vision screening , Chiro adjustments , with options to UPGRADE to do Allergy skin testing, Hormone or other Blood work testing and/or Blood Typing

Join us by RSVPing under Events on my website (link in bio).

04/17/2026

I don’t usually stay up late anymore but I’ll do it for
Thank you for an awesome night at Moontower 🎭

I needed a good dose of comedy this week 💊🤣💗

“Laughter is the best medicine” is a widely recognized phrase because laughter acts as a powerful, free, and non-pharmacological tool that triggers immediate physical and emotional changes in the body.

It brings mind and body back into balance by strengthening the immune system, boosting mood, reducing pain, and protecting against the damaging effects of stress.

Physical Health Benefits
😊Relaxes the Body: A hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes.

👏🏼Boosts Immunity: Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, improving resistance to disease.

🤔Reduces Pain: It triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, which can temporarily relieve pain.

💗Protects the Heart: Mirthful laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, protecting against heart attacks.

💪 Burns Calories: Laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn roughly 40 calories.

Mental and Emotional Benefits
😆Reduces Stress & Anxiety: Laughter decreases cortisol and epinephrine, effectively “diffusing” anger and stress.

😊Improves Mood: It acts as a natural antidepressant, fostering a more positive and optimistic outlook even in difficult times.

😮‍💨Provides Perspective: Humor helps shift perspective, making situations appear less threatening and more manageable.

👯Strengthens Relationships: Shared laughter is an effective tool for connecting people, reducing conflict, and creating positive bonds.

👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏻👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏿👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏿Contagious Nature: Laughter connects people and increases trust, improving teamwork and communication.

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